Does your pet scratch at her ears or shake her head? There isn’t only one cause of the behavior, but if it does turn out to be ear mites, here’s how I told a reader they can be treated.

Q: Do dogs get ear mites? How are they treated?

Have you ever walked into a room to find your cat staring at a wall?

Or maybe you’ve been spooked by how your cat seems to watch one particular corner with intense curiosity — seemingly following *something* around the room.

If this has happened to you — you’re not alone.

Like many people, Justin Matthews and his family have mostly been cooped up at home for the past several months. But not every member of their household has been so willing to stay hunkered down.

For Reba, one of Matthews’ three backyard chickens, the chance to take an impromptu adventure was evidently just too appealing to pass up.

– New Data Says Pets Start Nearly 1,000 Fires Each Year –

New York – July 12, 2010 – An estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by home fires, however, nearly 1,000 house fires each year are accidentally started by the homeowners’ pets, according to a new data analysis by the National Fire Protection Association.

National Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15th reminds us to consider our pets when planning fire routes and safety in our homes.

Our pets are as much a part of our family as any other member. This day stresses the importance of protecting them. Taking preventable measures now can both save your home and your pet. Many times our pets can cause a fire if we don’t take the proper precautions.